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The multi-story warehouse solution

Greater demand from e-commerce occupiers, changing consumer expectations and limited industrial land in prime locations has kick-started more conversations about the feasibility of multi-story warehouses. Consumers want products in their hands at lightning speed, and the real estate supporting last-mile logistics is critical to meeting that challenge. Where population is dense and land is constrained, the multi-story warehouse may be the answer.

The question remains: Is there enough demand for
JLL.com •

Webcor advances “People, Planet and Performance” with technology—and creativity

As one of the largest commercial construction companies in California, Webcor is fiercely committed to building and operating in a manner that has a positive impact on the environment, local communities and its employees. To meet those goals, Webcor partnered with JLL’s West Coast Sustainability Team on two important initiatives—make Webcor offices healthier for employees and reduce operational carbon.

With more than 1,500 employees spread across its seven corporate offices and hundreds of job
Forbes •

Billion-Dollar Mixed-Use Developments Demand Attention

Mixed-use real estate projects are not a revolutionary concept. But the increasing commingling of traditional building uses, a shift in live-work-play preferences and overall attractive investment fundamentals have led to a post-pandemic boom of mixed-use mega projects. As the developments become larger in scale, more complex in their amenity offerings and more experience-grounded, the property management function has never been more critical (or tricky).

Why all the hype?

All types of investo
Bisnow •

Weekend Interview: BentallGreenOak Co-CEO Sonny Kalsi

This series gets into the heads of the decision-makers of CRE, the people shaping the industry by setting investment strategy, workplace design, diversity initiatives and more.

Wanna make money in the next five years? Buy office.

Sonny Kalsi, co-CEO of BentallGreenOak, said he thinks that is where the greatest opportunity will be in the next five years as lenders stop being so understanding and start to move distressed deals to the market. He predicts a repricing of the asset class will coinci

LONG-FORM REAL ESTATE CONTENT

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Maximize multifamily profits in three strategic steps

In today's competitive multifamily market, boosting return on investment (ROI) takes more than just adding amenities. With rising expectations and market pressures, property owners need fresh strategies to increase revenue while keeping residents happy.

Unlock your multifamily property's potential with three proven strategies: data-driven decision making, revenue partnerships and value-added upgrades. Our guide shows how, from lobby to rooftop, these tactics can monetize every square foot, boos...
JLL.com •

A manufacturer's guide to outsourcing facilities management

In today's competitive advanced manufacturing landscape, facilities management (FM) challenges directly impact your bottom line. Every hour of downtime represents lost revenue, while poorly maintained spaces contribute to workforce retention challenges.

Integrated facilities management (IFM) goes beyond bundled services – it's a comprehensive outsourcing of your entire FM function. Download our guide to learn the complete process of establishing a successful IFM partnership, including:
Key.com •

Capital with Impact: Celia Smoot on how KeyBank envisions the future of affordable housing

What does it mean for the industry to have a housing-plus mindset? Celia Smoot, Senior Vice President, and affordable housing expert at KeyBank talks about leading with investment strategies that reach beyond brick & mortar to support surrounding communities. Using capital to support the residents in the communities in which the assets that we are investing in sit. Listen in.
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The Workplace You Need Now: Shaping Spaces For the Future of Work

Accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic, the world of work has undergone a lasting transformation. Individuals, organizations, and institutions are seeking the right balance of workspace opportunities. Workers want to know how remote work can fit into their lives, and how the office can meet their needs. Organizational decision-makers need to shape the future of workplaces. In The Workplace You Need Now: Shaping Spaces for the Future of Work, work environment executives and experts Dr. Sanjay Rishi

MID-LENGTH REAL ESTATE CONTENT

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Why the stakes are high in mixed-use property management

A cursory look into the state of today’s office and debt markets reveals why owners, developers and investors are seeking ways to mitigate risk and hedge against inflation. Now more than ever it is critical to squeeze the highest and best value out of any new development or existing asset. Investors are showing interest in the overall attractive underwriting fundamentals that mixed-use assets can offer, punctuated by diversified revenue mix, heightened leasing velocity and greater rent growth wh...
JLL.com •

Mastering the mixed-use property management ecosystem

A collaborative approach is fundamental to managing mixed-use properties, and it works even better if there is a property manager or general manager serving as an impartial “maestro” orchestrating a holistic cross-property strategy. Regularly bringing property managers and stakeholders together from all asset types facilitates meaningful discussions aimed at maximizing property value. This collaborative mindset fosters idea exchange, enabling a more holistic decision-making process. Most importa...
JLL.com •

Office buildings become live-work-play communities

Reconfiguring vacant office spaces into multipurpose areas like conference centers, lounges and bars not only enhances the tenant experience, but also draws in visitors from the surrounding community as an attractive, all-encompassing environment.

According to JLL research, areas with diverse mixed-use property types among commercial, residential and hospitality have experienced more resilient demand and vibrancy since the pandemic. The key to success lies in a holistic approach to property man...
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Four Promising Trends Driving Design Innovation Now

Commercial real estate is entering a new era—one shaped by technology, sustainability, and evolving expectations about how and where we work. This moment offers an opportunity to reimagine the built environment, aligning innovation with human-centric design.

More than ever, it's important to create spaces that blend experience, flexibility, and tech integration—while also enhancing wellbeing and fostering connection. Pure aesthetics won’t cut it anymore.
JLL.com •

Retail development frontrunner increases base rents by $10 per square foot

In the ever-evolving landscape of retail, lifestyle centers have garnered attention as the modern successors of traditional malls. Poag Development Group has remained at the forefront of this movement since successfully pioneering the trend decades ago.

To cement its position as a top retail developer, Poag recognized the powerful opportunity to evolve its offering and deepen its appeal to institutional investors. Poag sought to acquire standout properties, elevate the consumer experience, rais...
American College of Healthcare Executives •

Healing in More Ways Than One

Sustainability in healthcare is no longer about watchful waiting. It has evolved into a critical strategic matter with profound implications for climate and public health. With climate change posing a grave health threat, healthcare leaders are recognizing the urgency for sustainable practices. The stakes are high—not only for the climate, but for patient care and operational performance.
With health system facilities responsible for 8.5% of the nation’s carbon emissions, the healthcare sector c...
JLL.com •

Agave Holdings, LLC develops thriving community beacon for South Florida

Agave Holdings, LLC is a private investor and innovative developer of office and mixed-use projects in the United States and Mexico. Agave purchased and developed at least five million square feet of properties across three U.S. states worth more than $1 billion.

Agave had visionary ambitions for a community-focused, transformational development in Miami’s Coral Gables submarket. Plaza Coral Gables was quickly proving to be Agave’s most complex and ambitious project to date. The developer start...
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U.S. policy impacts to banking portfolios: no crystal balls here

Sometimes it feels like the phrase “these uncertain times” is overused. But honestly, there’s no better way to describe the past five years, with huge shifts in workplace trends, investor sentiment and capital flows, geopolitical volatility and so much more.

And now, with a new administration in place, my banking and financial services clients are wondering about the impacts that new U.S policy will have on their real estate portfolios. My unpopular response is, it’s too soon to tell. But instead of trying to predict the future, let’s instead understand what we should be keeping our eyes on today, and why.
JLL.com •

Navigating Construction Industry Volatility in 2025

Upcoming changes to federal policy, particularly those that involve tariffs, could cause construction materials costs to rise in 2025. Roughly one-third of construction-related goods are imported, and about half of those come from Mexico, Canada or China. The specific items and their sectoral impact vary from partner to partner and the lack of certainty on the nations and goods are facing cost increases complicates forecasting and budgeting for projects.

With construction activity from the curr...
JLL.com •

Reimagining the in-store experience for next-generation shoppers

Working closely with Bob’s leadership, JLL analyzed sales data for the brand’s small-format stores and spoke to stakeholders about what they thought was working (or not) in the current experience. The JLL team shadowed associates for the employees’ point of view and visited competitor stores in six other markets to observe different sales and service offerings. Then Bob’s and JLL partners gathered for a half-day work session to explore how fresh design could help more shoppers feel at home at Bo...
JLL.com •

Design meets purpose in patient-first renovation for Shriners Children's Chicago

“We focus on bright and lively colors, infusing spaces with vibrant textiles while ensuring they function properly in healthcare environments and remain accessible to all.”

Christina Piper, Senior Vice President, Workplace Design Project and Development Services

Using psychology-based design, a team of JLL architects, interior designers, and branding experts set out to create a vibrant and welcoming environment that is accessible but welcoming to all. Textiles needed to be carefully selected,...
LinkedIn •

The built environment’s meaningful role in the world’s future

The World Economic Forum Annual Meeting at Davos recently brought together global leaders to address the world’s most pressing challenges. One overarching message was clear. As we grapple with economic uncertainty, climate change and dramatic shifts in the ways people live and work, real estate owners and occupiers have a tremendous tool at their disposal– the built environment.

JLL’s Future Vision Research delves into four imperatives for the built environment—climate, people, technology and resilience—so that the entire real estate value chain can be as prepared as possible for the unpredictable.
LinkedIn •

Corporate real estate’s four common missed opportunities in financial services M&A

Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) are top of mind for financial services executives. What isn’t always top of mind is the need to equip the corporate real estate (CRE) function with the right skills, tools and expertise to accelerate post-merger integration. Yet, a CRE team that can’t mobilize quickly means missed opportunities to realize more value, more quickly, from the transaction.

JLL research finds that more than 60% of financial services organizations view M&A as a top-three corporate objective over the next five years. Undoubtedly, a well-planned merger or acquisition can help a financial services company stay relevant and generate growth more quickly than it could through organic means. Regional banks, for example, are using M&A to scale up in new markets, acquire new customers, expand their offerings and capabilities, generate new revenue, operate more efficiently and compete more effectively against fintech companies and other threats.
JLL.com •

Boost financial services M&A benefits with CRE technology

Real estate data and technology is critical in the acquisition of a bank that potentially is carrying an OREO (other real estate owned) portfolio—typically comprising properties acquired through foreclosure. The acquiring institution can incur regulatory fines for excessive OREO hold times, uncovering a clear picture of the real estate portfolio is an urgent concern. Going into an acquisition, however, the acquiring institution may not know how much OREO the target bank has on its balance sheet....
LinkedIn •

Reimagining office portfolio strategy for the insurance industry

As the momentum builds in favor of increasing office attendance, it’s time for insurance companies to take a fresh look at their office and workplace needs. According to JLL’s latest Insurance Trends to Watch research, the insurance sector is continuing to shift from remote-first to a more balanced hybrid work approach, raising questions about the size, quality and configuration of space going forward.

For the past couple years, the insurance industry has been on the forefront of remote work with the lowest in-office attendance requirement across Fortune 100 companies in the major industries. According to JLL Research, the insurance sector averages 2.3 days per week required in the office. The next lowest averages were from life sciences and technology, coming in at 2.7 days and 2.9 days respectively. Furthermore, a review of 17 leading insurance companies, revealed that 12 employ a hybrid work style and the remainder are remote first or team dependent.
LinkedIn •

Employee experience is fast becoming a top priority in financial services

It occurred to me recently that we are about to hit the five-year mark since COVID became a household word, upending the way we live—and work—in the process. I would argue that the financial services workplace has evolved more rapidly than any other industry in that time period. Banks are shedding old methodologies, becoming much more tech-forward, and realizing the importance of employee experience for driving an effective talent strategy.

But they’re also at an inflection point. Financial services companies are competing with long-standing tech giantsfor the talent they need while also navigating the difficult task of cross-generational culture building. Culture building is especially challenging in a merger or acquisition, and dozens of notable such transactions have occurred in banking over the last five years.
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Financial services firms are designing workplace experiences for a new generation of talent

In the dynamic, competitive field of financial services, attracting and retaining talent is a critical priority. In fact, according to JLL research, financial services firms ranked it as a top-two corporate goal for the next five years. But HR departments can’t do it alone, and corporate real estate (CRE) professionals have a crucial role to play in talent strategy: designing and championing workspaces that meet the new generation of talent’s expectations for their workplace experiences.
Forbes •

Why Grocery Is Still A Winning Bet For Retailers And Investors

Grocery remains one of the most resilient and high-performing sectors in retail. But as shoppers navigate rising costs, they aren’t spending less on groceries — they’re shopping smarter.
Consumers are visiting multiple grocers to compare prices, prioritizing private-label brands, and gravitating toward discount and specialty retailers. At the same time, foot traffic at grocery stores continues to rise and grocery-anchored retail centers are seeing record-low vacancy rates. Investors have also ta...
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Why Parents Are School Shopping Sooner—And Spending More

For the past century, back-to-school shopping followed a familiar schedule tied closely to the school calendar and the retail rush of late summer. But that pattern is changing. According to more than 1,000 parents surveyed for JLL’s 2025 Back-to-School Shopping Report, families are starting earlier, spending more, and reconnecting with the value of in-person retail.Parents today are juggling rising costs and packed schedules but won’t risk inventory shortages or compromise their child’s prepared...
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JLL.com •

Fishing Point Healthcare charts a new path for accessible care

Fishing Point’s groundbreaking development demanded strategic planning, adaptability, and deep collaboration. From the start, Fishing Point and JLL PDS took a phased approach to construction, so that healthcare services could be offered as soon as possible. This meant opening five exam rooms, a pharmacy, and lobby while the remainder of the facility was still under construction—a calculated move that in turn enabled Fishing Point to start serving the community and generating revenue early in the...
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JLL.com •

The evolving landscape of aviation industrial real estate

In an era of increasing financial pressure, airports are discovering new avenues for growth beyond traditional passenger-oriented revenue streams. The emergence of industrial aviation real estate as a distinct property category presents a golden opportunity for airports to diversify their income and boost their competitive edge.

This guide explores five key trends shaping the future of aviation real estate, offering valuable insights for airport operators and third-party developers alike.
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Utility companies simplify the maintenance and management of their real estate

Linear Asset Management (LAM) revolutionizes how utility companies maintain their critical infrastructure—from utility poles and substations to power lines and underground cables.

By consolidating visual, asset, legal, and financial data that traditionally resided in separate systems, the LAM platform enables utility executives to make informed decisions quickly, prevent costly maintenance oversights, streamline regulatory compliance, simplify tax management, and optimize easement planning. Wit...
NAIOP Blog •

Aerospace and Defense Industries Bring New Demand to Industrial Property Market

Across the United States, a manufacturing renaissance is underway. Kick-started by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the CHIPS Act, the Inflation Reduction Act, and a post-pandemic focus on supply chain resilience, the resurgence has spurred new demand for industrial facilities. Most recently, demand has begun to shift from the electric vehicle and clean energy sectors to the aerospace and defense (A&D) sectors receiving stepped-up U.S. Dept. of Defense (DoD) funding.
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Key.com •

Building is not enough: Solving the national housing crisis will take a multi-pronged solution

While new construction is certainly an important component of the solution, Janneke Ratcliffe, VP of the Housing Finance Policy Center at Urban Institute, explained that building is not enough, in a presentation at AHF Live. In her speech, she outlined policy needs and creative industry responses to both build more homes and lower the barrier to access housing. Our team found really strong ideas and insights from her remarks, and we have summarized them for you here.
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The Case for Selling Distressed Special-Purpose Property Loans

From gas stations and quick-serve restaurants to nursing homes, hotels and athletic clubs, special-purpose properties can be great commercial real estate (CRE) loan prospects. That is, unless the business falls apart. Once that happens, foreclosure on the real estate that’s an inherent part of the business is often a costly and risky move for the CRE mortgage lender. A better solution is to sell the note—and sell it early.
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Regulations, Rising Costs Limit Affordable Housing Availability

In 2022, the National Association of Home Builders and the National Multifamily Housing Council issued a joint report that found a staggering 40.6 percent of development costs can be attributed to regulations imposed by all levels of government.

While many of these requirements are good intentioned—and some are absolutely necessary—an increasingly complex patchwork of development regulations has suppressed the supply of new housing stock and made housing less affordable across the board, with i
NAIOP Blog •

Time to Shine: Niche Real Estate Investors Eye Car Washes

As a retail real estate specialist for more than three decades, I’ve seen many trends come and go. One day, it’s an explosion in the sale of bank pads. And now, I’m seeing that niche real estate investors – who historically operate with a bit of herd mentality – have crowned the car wash industry the latest investment darling. The evolution of the car wash industry and the resulting uptick in interest from investors, developers and operators alike has been fascinating to watch. Brands like Take
Scotsman Guide •

Breathe New Life Into Languishing Neighborhoods

Homes are at the heart of every community. Where there are homes, there are people, families, relationships and support systems. Over the past few decades, however, many areas of the country have struggled with a lack of investment in housing, which has resulted in a deterioration of their vibrant social fabrics and has often triggered an exodus of community members.

Although the dynamics of America’s underserved communities are complex, one tried and true way to uplift and revitalize neighborh

SHORT-FORM REAL ESTATE CONTENT

Key.com •

Significant demand and high interest rates: How KeyBank’s affordable housing team Is making progress in the market

Despite the challenging market dynamics, KeyBank’s affordable housing team continues to grow loan volumes year over year.
Affordable housing properties have healthy operating fundamentals with strong occupancy and stable cash flow. What’s more, a national affordable housing shortage has created tremendous demand for more units. The fundamentals have generated remarkable investor appetite for affordable housing — but there is a downside: High interest rates and a challenging capital markets envir...
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Skender on LinkedIn: Bisnow Panel Recap

Chicago is a city well-known for its stunning architecture and historic downtown, but office utilization in these assets continues to lag post-pandemic. Many owners of historic Loop properties are finding it difficult to compete for leasing with newer Class A office space built with modern amenities and a hybrid workforce in mind. Repositioning these older office buildings as residential and retail spaces is an impactful way to revitalize neighborhoods and create community, but it can be a compl
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Skender on LinkedIn: Hidden Chambers in El Castillo Pyramid

“It’s called a cosmic ray muon detector, Dr. Jones…” When Skender was hired to help find hidden chambers and tunnels within the El Castillo pyramid in Yucatan, Mexico, construction technologist Ben Stocker nearly traded his hard hat for a wide-brimmed fedora and brown leather jacket. Ben joined seven physicists for three days of this important expedition, funded by Chicago State University and Dominican University and coordinated with the Instituto Nacional de Antropología e Historia (INAH), Mexico’s governing body for all historical sites.